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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #15 –
Really? I knew they checked codes...but not those.
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #16 –
Check your vacum lines. If there is a hole on the one to the map sensor then it will not work right.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #17 –
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Autohole, can check your TFI and your map sensor and tell you if they need replaced.

Oh god, John and I know way too much about what Autohole can test.
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #18 –
When you say "Autohole", I take it you mean Autozone right? If so, what would I say to them? "I'm going to need you to go ahead and Check my TFI module. So, if you could get working on that as soon as possible...that would be great."
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #19 –
I had something similar happen with my Sport, and it turned out to be the PIP in the distributor.
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #20 –
I second the idea of the TFI. The TFI of my car just died like 2 years ago. The symptoms are almost the same you have described. Try first what Eric said.
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #21 –
Quote from: Warbird9;122885
I had something similar happen with my Sport, and it turned out to be the PIP in the distributor.


when mine did that exact same thing, i just replaced the distributor (after checking the tfi and wtf ever i tried. i can't remember). forget trying to change out that  inside the distributor. total PITA. well, in a thunderstorm it is anyways. prolly still a PITA anyways.
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #22 –
+1 on the ignition switch

I had a similar problem with my car when i was on my way to work. It turned out it was my ignition switch FELL APART. I pulled the cover off the steering column to check the wiring it fell out i had to drive around holding the thing together so i could get a new switch.  It was very touchy with the key too if the key turned back just a tiny bit too much it would shut off. So thats the first thing i would check.
 

Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #23 –
Ok guys. It's panic time for me. It's now just 6 days before I'm supposed to go up to phoenix and trade my car for a Turbo Coupe, but once again, it's experiencing problems. (I swear it knows I'm trying to get rid of it and is punishing me!)

I changed the Fuel Pump two days ago. The Fuel Filter at the same time. The pressure regulator about a month ago. Plugs shortly after that. TFI module on Wednesday. I thought I did everything I could, yet....

Today, I'm driving to work. Everything is seemingly fine for the first....12 miles. Then a red light. Traffic backs up, and I come to a stop. The engine is idling at 600rpm, but is a little rough. It fluctuates down a little, and then, blah! It dies on me!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it. It restarted right away and move forward a couple feet and it dies again. I restarted it successfully, and pulled into the right lane, hazards on and all. I keep it going long enough to get onto a side street and floor it to work. When I have it at speed, it doesn't die. When I came to a light, I put it in park, and revved the engine to keep it from dying again. Luckily I made it to work.

But now I'm left with the sinking feeling that there is still something wrong with the car and I can't find it. I mean, what left is there to change?????

My plan right now is to start using 91 octane gas from here on out, and perhaps dump some octane boost and Fuel Injector Cleaner in it, and hope for the best. I'll have to take the freeway to work everyday to keep it from stalling out I guess.  it! 1 freaking week from getting rid of this thing, and it starts acting up again!

Please help guys. I'm at my wits end. I have to work most days this week, so working on the car will be limited to Tuesday, my only other day off expect for Friday, which is when the trade is supposed to go down.

Suggestions anyone!?
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #24 –
bump the timing.. it sounds like its idling too low... my LX did that when I first got it.. it absolutly hated reverse...

Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #25 –
I do feel like it's always been idling too low for some reason. I'll do anything to fix it. I mean, hell I'm going to be giving up an extra 20 cents to put in high octane gas from here to friday. (Someone told me that would help?)

Ok, How do I bump the timing? Please tell me. [SIZE="5"]FOR GOD'S SAKE, PLEASE TELL ME!!!!![/SIZE]
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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #26 –
you loosen the distributor hold down.. its a 1/2 inch spen 15et.. that and a long extention... loosen it a little bit and nudge the distributor clockwise... not much.. just a little bit.

Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #27 –
undo the bolt that holds down the thick hold-down clip thing-chunk-o-metal and rotate your distributor. (not sure which way sorry but thats how to change it)
 
any possibility that your gas station is giving you shiznitty gas? friend's dad's 99 expedition wouldnt idle when he got some gas that was probably cut with a lot of water. had to rev it sitting at the light or it would shut off. i think dry-gas (isopropol gas line antifreeze) fixed it.
 
you could try dumping a bunch of that in. or injector cleaner, other additives.
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2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #28 –
how is the QUALITY of the idle. still fluctuating? or smooth, and just too low? thats why no one has suggested adjusting the idle up until this point im sure.
 
but IF the idle is SMOOTH then maybe you could just adjust it. theres a way you have to do it with the idle stop screw so that the computer and IAC learn the new idle then you set the screw back to closed or something and the IAC will open more and keep the right idle.
 
search this place, specifically engine tech, if not google it or best bet search www.corral.net forums in the "5.0/5.8 engine tech windsor engine forum" i believe its been discussed before there
 
you're in my prayers, man!!! what a py situation. i really hope the thing behaves so you can get that TC.
 
and if a problem comes up for him within a week after he bought it from you even, you're selling it "AS IS" so one its theirs, its THEIRS, they cant hold you responsible.
 
as long as it works while he tests it and maybe like a couple days afterward :giggle:
 
yeah yeah thats not totally honest but like if soon after he buys it the TPS or a sensor or something goes thats not your responsibility. again "AS IS"
 
 
 
 
GOOD LUCK MAN!!!!
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #29 –
Ok, I'll bump the timing. I also plan on using 91 octane gas from now until Friday as well. If I can, I'll pick up some Fuel Injector cleaner and some other additives that I think might help. I've just got the keep the car in good running order for 1 more week. If I can doctor it up enough so it won't stall out on me, I'll be golden. If not....suicide.

EDIT:(The Idle is smooth sometimes, and other times, it fluctuates up and down. When the idle is rough, you can feel it. I can feel it anyway. The whole car just ever so slightly shakes. It's un-nerving as usually I know what's going to happen at that point.)

So, is bumping up the idle as simple as turning the Distributor clockwise slightly? Or is there more involved???
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